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OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE

As Co-Chair of KJK’s Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the Family Law Practice Group, John brings extensive skill and experience to his clients. John serves clients in such matters as divorce and dissolution, child custody, alimony and child support issues, prenuptial agreements as well as juvenile court proceedings for unwed parents. John has significant trial and litigation experience and is also trained and skilled in alternatives to litigation, such as collaborative and cooperative divorce processes.

John applies a thoughtful approach to his work that’s tailored to each client’s unique situation, seeking creative and family-focused results. He’s valued by clients for his attentiveness to their needs and ability to mitigate chaos as quickly as possible during times of high conflict. Over his 10-plus year legal career, he has practiced in a variety of litigation and non-litigation areas of the law, including commercial and business litigation. John has also led his own firm.

John currently co-chairs the Family Law Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and mentors law students in mock trial teams at his alma mater, the University of Akron School of Law. Outside of his legal work, John enjoys spending time with his family, woodworking and playing guitar.

Representative Experience
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2018 – 2024
  • Best Lawyers in America®, “Lawyer of the Year,” Family Law, 2024
  • Selected to Ohio Super Lawyers, 2011, 2018 – 2024

Professional Affiliations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
    • Co-chair, Family Law Section, 2011 – 2020
  • Ohio State Bar Association
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Ohio
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
  • Akron Law School Trial Team, 2008 – Present
  • Goodwill Industries, WEYES volunteer reader for visually impaired individuals, 2011 – 2016
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Difficult Conversations/Creative Problem Solving, Engage! Cleveland Professional Development Week (Cleveland, Ohio), Nov. 6, 2019

PRACTICE AREAS

EDUCATION

  • The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2008
  • The Ohio State University, B.A., History, 1999

RECENT KJK INSIGHTS

Major Shift in Ohio Law Now Permits Postnuptial Agreements

Major Shift in Ohio Law Now Permits Postnuptial Agreements

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